Throughout the history of jazz, men like Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Dizzy Gillespie carved out the basic musical fabrics that ranged from the boogie blues to fusion. Yet there’s one woman who ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. BRATTLEBORO — Eighty years ago, during the presidential election campaign, pianist Mary Lou Williams did something that had never been done before. She ...

The Brooklyn-based bassist and her empathic trio perform iconic pianist and composer Mary Lou Williams' 1945 masterwork Zodiac Suite, heard on Yang's 2022 Fresh Sound album Zodiac Suite: Reassured.

Dive into the vibrant world of jazz with Episode 879 of Neon Jazz. Kicking off with the multi-talented Benny Benack III, we'll explore music from his 2023 album Third Time's the Charm. Next, meet the ...

Star dust / Hoagy Carmichael -- Jgon mili jam session / Mary Lou Williams -- Man o' mine / Don Byas and Mary Williams -- Carcinoma / Mary Lou Williams -- Lady be good / George & Ira Gershwin. Mary Lou ...

There are many facets to great artists' careers, from their earliest musical adventures to their final recordings. Some lose their remarkable musical facilities as age, illness or drug abuse takes its ...

In honor of Duke’s Centennial, The Chronicle is highlighting pivotal figures and events throughout the University’s history. Here we take a look at Mary Lou Williams, Duke’s claim to fame in the jazz ...